Jennifer Chiasson Joins Lenehan Musgrave LLP

John Smith

May 7, 2024

News and Updates

Lenehan Musgrave Law is excited to announce that Jennifer Chiasson has joined the firm as our newest Associate Lawyer as of April 2024. Jennifer brings more than 10 years of general practice experience in the areas of family law, small business, real estate, and estate planning.

Jennifer is a practicing member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, as well as a member of the Canadian Bar Association, and the Real Estate Lawyers Association of Nova Scotia.

Her diverse practice experience expands Lenehan Musgrave’s overall service offerings to additional areas that complement our existing Family Law services.

You can reach Jennifer at (902) 466-2200 or at jennifer@lenehanmusgravelaw.ca

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